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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.45, 1,376.33 and 665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.45, 1,376.33 and 665.35 is: 918.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.45 : 1,376.33 = 665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.45/1,376.33 = 665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.45x = 1,376.33 × 665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.45x = 915,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,734.40/997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.08

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