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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,373.76 and 734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,373.76 and 734.67 is: 1,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,373.76 = 734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,373.76 = 734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,373.76 × 734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 1,009,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,260.26/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.19

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