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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,376.10 and 702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,376.10 and 702.93 is: 969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,376.10 = 702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,376.10 = 702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,376.10 × 702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 967,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,301.97/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.76

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