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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,376.52 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,376.52 and 735.68 is: 1,014.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,376.52 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,376.52 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,376.52 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 1,012,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,678.23/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.95

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