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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,377.09 and 775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,377.09 and 775.94 is: 1,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,377.09 = 775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,377.09 = 775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,377.09 × 775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 1,068,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,539.21/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.24

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