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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.75, 1,375.15 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.75, 1,375.15 and 603.63 is: 832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.75 : 1,375.15 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.75/1,375.15 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.75x = 1,375.15 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.75x = 830,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,081.79/996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.79

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