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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,371.68 and 966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,371.68 and 966.78 is: 1,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,371.68 = 966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,371.68 = 966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,371.68 × 966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 1,326,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,112.79/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.38

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