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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,376.48 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,376.48 and 648.48 is: 894.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,376.48 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,376.48 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,376.48 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 892,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,619.75/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.62

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