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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.86, 1,375.70 and 577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.86, 1,375.70 and 577.18 is: 796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.86 : 1,375.70 = 577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.86/1,375.70 = 577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.86x = 1,375.70 × 577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.86x = 794,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,016.76/996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.52

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