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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,493.64 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,493.64 and 611.76 is: 915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,493.64 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,493.64 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,493.64 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 913,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,749.21/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.87

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