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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,495.59 and 632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,495.59 and 632.58 is: 948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,495.59 = 632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,495.59 = 632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,495.59 × 632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 946,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,080.32/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.05

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