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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.85, 1,375.82 and 604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.85, 1,375.82 and 604.07 is: 833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.85 : 1,375.82 = 604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.85/1,375.82 = 604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.85x = 1,375.82 × 604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.85x = 831,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,091.59/996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.72

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