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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,375.97 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,375.97 and 683.35 is: 942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,375.97 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,375.97 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,375.97 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 940,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,269.10/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.21

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