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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,375.20 and 623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,375.20 and 623.25 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,375.20 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,375.20 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,375.20 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 857,093.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,093.40/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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