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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,376.02 and 665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,376.02 and 665.08 is: 918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,376.02 = 665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,376.02 = 665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,376.02 × 665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 915,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,163.38/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.06

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