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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,494.81 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,494.81 and 650.94 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,494.81 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,494.81 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,494.81 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 973,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,031.62/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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