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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,494.44 and 963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,494.44 and 963.24 is: 1,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,494.44 = 963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,494.44 = 963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,494.44 × 963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 1,439,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,504.39/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.62

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