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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.26, 1,494.81 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.26, 1,494.81 and 632.22 is: 947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.26 : 1,494.81 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.26/1,494.81 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.26x = 1,494.81 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.26x = 945,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,048.78/997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.65

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