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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.44, 1,376.14 and 748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.44, 1,376.14 and 748.96 is: 1,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.44 : 1,376.14 = 748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.44/1,376.14 = 748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.44x = 1,376.14 × 748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.44x = 1,030,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,673.81/997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.32

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