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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.29, 1,376.43 and 760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.29, 1,376.43 and 760.79 is: 1,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.29 : 1,376.43 = 760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.29/1,376.43 = 760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.29x = 1,376.43 × 760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.29x = 1,047,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,178.61/997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.02

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