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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.18, 1,375.17 and 677.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.18, 1,375.17 and 677.50 is: 934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.18 : 1,375.17 = 677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.18/1,375.17 = 677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.18x = 1,375.17 × 677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.18x = 931,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,677.68/997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.31

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