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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,375.61 and 619.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,375.61 and 619.18 is: 854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,375.61 = 619.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,375.61 = 619.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,375.61 × 619.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 851,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,751.75/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.33

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