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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.76, 1,375.95 and 603.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.76, 1,375.95 and 603.91 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.76 : 1,375.95 = 603.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.76/1,375.95 = 603.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.76x = 1,375.95 × 603.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.76x = 830,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,949.96/996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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