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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.93, 1,376.87 and 665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.93, 1,376.87 and 665.37 is: 918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.93 : 1,376.87 = 665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.93/1,376.87 = 665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.93x = 1,376.87 × 665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.93x = 916,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,124.67/996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.95

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