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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,374.62 and 682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,374.62 and 682.94 is: 941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,374.62 = 682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,374.62 = 682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,374.62 × 682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 938,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,772.70/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.01

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