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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.99, 1,376.51 and 864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.99, 1,376.51 and 864.97 is: 1,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.99 : 1,376.51 = 864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.99/1,376.51 = 864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.99x = 1,376.51 × 864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.99x = 1,190,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,638.58/997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.04

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