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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.24, 1,495.86 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.24, 1,495.86 and 484.60 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.24 : 1,495.86 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.24/1,495.86 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.24x = 1,495.86 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.24x = 724,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,893.76/997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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