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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.77, 1,375.53 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.77, 1,375.53 and 603.79 is: 833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.77 : 1,375.53 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.77/1,375.53 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.77x = 1,375.53 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.77x = 830,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,531.26/996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.22

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