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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.12, 1,373.92 and 682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.12, 1,373.92 and 682.44 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.12 : 1,373.92 = 682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.12/1,373.92 = 682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.12x = 1,373.92 × 682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.12x = 937,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,617.96/997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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