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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,376.40 and 896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,376.40 and 896.80 is: 1,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,376.40 = 896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,376.40 = 896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,376.40 × 896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 1,234,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,355.52/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.33

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