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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.41, 1,376.37 and 761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.41, 1,376.37 and 761.52 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.41 : 1,376.37 = 761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.41/1,376.37 = 761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.41x = 1,376.37 × 761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.41x = 1,048,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,133.28/997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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