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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,374.84 and 716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,374.84 and 716.48 is: 988.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,374.84 = 716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,374.84 = 716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,374.84 × 716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 985,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,045.36/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.21

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