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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.15, 1,496.22 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.15, 1,496.22 and 755.16 is: 1,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.15 : 1,496.22 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.15/1,496.22 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.15x = 1,496.22 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.15x = 1,129,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,885.50/997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.11

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