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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,376.09 and 603.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,376.09 and 603.94 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,376.09 = 603.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,376.09 = 603.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,376.09 × 603.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 831,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,075.79/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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