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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.72, 1,377.74 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.72, 1,377.74 and 943.16 is: 1,302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.72 : 1,377.74 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.72/1,377.74 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.72x = 1,377.74 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.72x = 1,299,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,429.26/997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.40

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