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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,375.76 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,375.76 and 603.84 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,375.76 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,375.76 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,375.76 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 830,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,738.92/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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