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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.94, 1,375.75 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.94, 1,375.75 and 577.36 is: 796.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.94 : 1,375.75 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.94/1,375.75 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.94x = 1,375.75 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.94x = 794,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,305.74/996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.75

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