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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.77, 1,375.77 and 646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.77, 1,375.77 and 646.85 is: 892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.77 : 1,375.77 = 646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.77/1,375.77 = 646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.77x = 1,375.77 × 646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.77x = 889,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,916.82/996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.80

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