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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,376.82 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,376.82 and 683.68 is: 943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,376.82 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,376.82 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,376.82 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 941,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,304.30/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.63

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