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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.33, 1,496.49 and 706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.33, 1,496.49 and 706.70 is: 1,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.33 : 1,496.49 = 706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.33/1,496.49 = 706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.33x = 1,496.49 × 706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.33x = 1,057,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,569.48/997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.40

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