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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,375.44 and 702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,375.44 and 702.64 is: 968.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,375.44 = 702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,375.44 = 702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,375.44 × 702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 966,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,439.16/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.53

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