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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.18, 1,376.37 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.18, 1,376.37 and 665.96 is: 919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.18 : 1,376.37 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.18/1,376.37 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.18x = 1,376.37 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.18x = 916,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,600.48/997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.19

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