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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.95, 1,375.56 and 603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.95, 1,375.56 and 603.89 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.95 : 1,375.56 = 603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.95/1,375.56 = 603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.95x = 1,375.56 × 603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.95x = 830,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,686.93/996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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