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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.87, 1,375.77 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.87, 1,375.77 and 554.87 is: 765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.87 : 1,375.77 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.87/1,375.77 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.87x = 1,375.77 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.87x = 763,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,373.50/996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.77

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