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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.55, 1,376.82 and 683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.55, 1,376.82 and 683.45 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.55 : 1,376.82 = 683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.55/1,376.82 = 683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.55x = 1,376.82 × 683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.55x = 940,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,980.74/997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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