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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.93, 1,376.52 and 713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.93, 1,376.52 and 713.82 is: 984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.93 : 1,376.52 = 713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.93/1,376.52 = 713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.93x = 1,376.52 × 713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.93x = 982,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,587.51/997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.63

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