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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,492.80 and 649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,492.80 and 649.50 is: 972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,492.80 = 649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,492.80 = 649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,492.80 × 649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 969,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,573.60/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.35

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