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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.72, 1,495.53 and 688.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.72, 1,495.53 and 688.57 is: 1,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.72 : 1,495.53 = 688.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.72/1,495.53 = 688.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.72x = 1,495.53 × 688.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.72x = 1,029,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,777.09/997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.13

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