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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,497.09 and 565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,497.09 and 565.34 is: 848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,497.09 = 565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,497.09 = 565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,497.09 × 565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 846,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,364.86/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.16

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