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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.36, 1,376.10 and 647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.36, 1,376.10 and 647.98 is: 894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.36 : 1,376.10 = 647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.36/1,376.10 = 647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.36x = 1,376.10 × 647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.36x = 891,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,685.28/997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.05

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