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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,376.18 and 665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,376.18 and 665.63 is: 918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,376.18 = 665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,376.18 = 665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,376.18 × 665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 916,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,016.48/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.70

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