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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,493.04 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,493.04 and 649.44 is: 972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,493.04 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,493.04 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,493.04 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 969,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,639.90/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.42

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