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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.86, 1,375.44 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.86, 1,375.44 and 603.86 is: 833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.86 : 1,375.44 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.86/1,375.44 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.86x = 1,375.44 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.86x = 830,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,573.20/996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.19

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