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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.56, 1,375.02 and 787.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.56, 1,375.02 and 787.38 is: 1,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.56 : 1,375.02 = 787.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.56/1,375.02 = 787.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.56x = 1,375.02 × 787.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.56x = 1,082,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,663.25/997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.31

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