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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,375.35 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,375.35 and 682.28 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,375.35 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,375.35 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,375.35 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 938,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,373.80/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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