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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,375.50 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,375.50 and 647.64 is: 893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,375.50 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,375.50 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,375.50 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 890,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,828.82/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.44

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