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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.93, 1,375.76 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.93, 1,375.76 and 554.87 is: 765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.93 : 1,375.76 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.93/1,375.76 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.93x = 1,375.76 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.93x = 763,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,358.30/996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.71

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