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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,377.14 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,377.14 and 666.44 is: 920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,377.14 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,377.14 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,377.14 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 917,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,781.18/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.05

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