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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.99, 1,376.40 and 775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.99, 1,376.40 and 775.45 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.99 : 1,376.40 = 775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.99/1,376.40 = 775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.99x = 1,376.40 × 775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.99x = 1,067,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,329.38/996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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