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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.39, 1,377.03 and 734.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.39, 1,377.03 and 734.95 is: 1,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.39 : 1,377.03 = 734.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.39/1,377.03 = 734.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.39x = 1,377.03 × 734.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.39x = 1,012,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,048.20/997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.70

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