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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,376.12 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,376.12 and 718.24 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,376.12 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,376.12 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,376.12 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 988,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,384.43/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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