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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.77, 1,376.55 and 702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.77, 1,376.55 and 702.93 is: 969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.77 : 1,376.55 = 702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.77/1,376.55 = 702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.77x = 1,376.55 × 702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.77x = 967,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,618.29/997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.78

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