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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,495.38 and 631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,495.38 and 631.36 is: 946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,495.38 = 631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,495.38 = 631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,495.38 × 631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 944,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,123.12/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.91

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