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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,376.12 and 665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,376.12 and 665.24 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,376.12 = 665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,376.12 = 665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,376.12 × 665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 915,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,450.07/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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