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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,377.06 and 687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,377.06 and 687.40 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,377.06 = 687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,377.06 = 687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,377.06 × 687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 946,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,591.04/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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