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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.94, 1,375.56 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.94, 1,375.56 and 604.06 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.94 : 1,375.56 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.94/1,375.56 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.94x = 1,375.56 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.94x = 830,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,920.77/996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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