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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,377.97 and 682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,377.97 and 682.45 is: 942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,377.97 = 682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,377.97 = 682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,377.97 × 682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 940,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,390.48/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.52

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