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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,377.17 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,377.17 and 683.25 is: 943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,377.17 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,377.17 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,377.17 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 940,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,951.40/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.28

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