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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.84, 1,376.11 and 665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.84, 1,376.11 and 665.49 is: 918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.84 : 1,376.11 = 665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.84/1,376.11 = 665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.84x = 1,376.11 × 665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.84x = 915,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,780.56/996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.68

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