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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.86, 1,375.78 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.86, 1,375.78 and 554.80 is: 765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.86 : 1,375.78 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.86/1,375.78 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.86x = 1,375.78 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.86x = 763,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,282.74/996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.69

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