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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.08, 1,496.16 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.08, 1,496.16 and 710.88 is: 1,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.08 : 1,496.16 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.08/1,496.16 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.08x = 1,496.16 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.08x = 1,063,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,590.22/997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.70

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