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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.64, 1,373.95 and 976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.64, 1,373.95 and 976.11 is: 1,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.64 : 1,373.95 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.64/1,373.95 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.64x = 1,373.95 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.64x = 1,341,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,123.89/997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.30

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