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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.81, 1,375.70 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.81, 1,375.70 and 604.11 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.81 : 1,375.70 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.81/1,375.70 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.81x = 1,375.70 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.81x = 831,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,071.11/996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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