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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.95, 1,374.90 and 603.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.95, 1,374.90 and 603.29 is: 832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.95 : 1,374.90 = 603.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.95/1,374.90 = 603.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.95x = 1,374.90 × 603.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.95x = 829,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,463.42/996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.00

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