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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,495.53 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,495.53 and 632.07 is: 947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,495.53 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,495.53 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,495.53 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 945,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,272.17/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.23

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