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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.32, 1,376.82 and 702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.32, 1,376.82 and 702.84 is: 970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.32 : 1,376.82 = 702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.32/1,376.82 = 702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.32x = 1,376.82 × 702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.32x = 967,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,684.17/997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.28

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