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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.13, 1,376.10 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.13, 1,376.10 and 703.10 is: 970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.13 : 1,376.10 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.13/1,376.10 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.13x = 1,376.10 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.13x = 967,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,529.03/997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.32

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