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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.34, 1,376.33 and 648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.34, 1,376.33 and 648.63 is: 895.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.34 : 1,376.33 = 648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.34/1,376.33 = 648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.34x = 1,376.33 × 648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.34x = 892,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,725.68/997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.11

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