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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.64, 1,497.97 and 997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.64, 1,497.97 and 997.20 is: 1,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.64 : 1,497.97 = 997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.64/1,497.97 = 997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.64x = 1,497.97 × 997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.64x = 1,493,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,775.68/998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.81

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