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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,376.70 and 648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,376.70 and 648.08 is: 894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,376.70 = 648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,376.70 = 648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,376.70 × 648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 892,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,211.74/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.43

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