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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,497.42 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,497.42 and 778.68 is: 1,169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,497.42 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,497.42 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,497.42 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 1,166,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,011.01/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.07

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