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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,375.74 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,375.74 and 603.90 is: 833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,375.74 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,375.74 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,375.74 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 830,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,809.39/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.44

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