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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.34, 1,495.82 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.34, 1,495.82 and 503.24 is: 754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.34 : 1,495.82 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.34/1,495.82 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.34x = 1,495.82 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.34x = 752,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,746.46/997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.76

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