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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.77, 1,376.83 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.77, 1,376.83 and 759.27 is: 1,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.77 : 1,376.83 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.77/1,376.83 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.77x = 1,376.83 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.77x = 1,045,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,378.65/996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.77

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