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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.80, 1,495.93 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.80, 1,495.93 and 653.28 is: 979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.80 : 1,495.93 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.80/1,495.93 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.80x = 1,495.93 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.80x = 977,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,261.15/997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.42

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