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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.79, 1,375.99 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.79, 1,375.99 and 673.48 is: 929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.79 : 1,375.99 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.79/1,375.99 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.79x = 1,375.99 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.79x = 926,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,701.75/996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.69

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