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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.74, 1,376.06 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.74, 1,376.06 and 775.20 is: 1,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.74 : 1,376.06 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.74/1,376.06 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.74x = 1,376.06 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.74x = 1,066,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,717.84/996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.21

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