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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,376.10 and 682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,376.10 and 682.67 is: 942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,376.10 = 682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,376.10 = 682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,376.10 × 682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 939,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,415.31/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.17

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