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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.79, 1,491.75 and 845.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.79, 1,491.75 and 845.42 is: 1,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.79 : 1,491.75 = 845.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.79/1,491.75 = 845.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.79x = 1,491.75 × 845.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.79x = 1,261,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,147.83/997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.95

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