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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.88, 1,375.60 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.88, 1,375.60 and 577.24 is: 796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.88 : 1,375.60 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.88/1,375.60 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.88x = 1,375.60 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.88x = 794,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,051.34/996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.54

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