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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,374.30 and 701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,374.30 and 701.64 is: 967.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,374.30 = 701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,374.30 = 701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,374.30 × 701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 964,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,263.85/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.15

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