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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,376.48 and 935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,376.48 and 935.02 is: 1,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,376.48 = 935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,376.48 = 935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,376.48 × 935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 1,287,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,036.33/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.93

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