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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.89, 1,375.52 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.89, 1,375.52 and 577.26 is: 796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.89 : 1,375.52 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.89/1,375.52 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.89x = 1,375.52 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.89x = 794,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,029.79/996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.51

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