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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,376.73 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,376.73 and 644.09 is: 888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,376.73 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,376.73 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,376.73 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 886,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,731.14/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.58

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