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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,494.05 and 764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,494.05 and 764.69 is: 1,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,494.05 = 764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,494.05 = 764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,494.05 × 764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 1,142,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,482.20/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.33

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