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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,375.95 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,375.95 and 787.38 is: 1,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,375.95 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,375.95 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,375.95 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 1,083,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,395.51/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.08

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