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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,504.17 and 930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,504.17 and 930.89 is: 1,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,504.17 = 930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,504.17 = 930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,504.17 × 930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 1,400,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,220.57/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.36

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