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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.01, 1,376.74 and 624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.01, 1,376.74 and 624.63 is: 862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.01 : 1,376.74 = 624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.01/1,376.74 = 624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.01x = 1,376.74 × 624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.01x = 859,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,952.18/997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.53

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