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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.63, 1,376.25 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.63, 1,376.25 and 703.06 is: 969.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.63 : 1,376.25 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.63/1,376.25 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.63x = 1,376.25 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.63x = 967,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,579.44/997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.88

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