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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,491.78 and 888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,491.78 and 888.44 is: 1,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,491.78 = 888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,491.78 = 888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,491.78 × 888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 1,325,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,357.02/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.77

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