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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.01, 1,494.15 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.01, 1,494.15 and 607.15 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.01 : 1,494.15 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.01/1,494.15 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.01x = 1,494.15 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.01x = 907,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,164.36/997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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