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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,376.13 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,376.13 and 603.97 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,376.13 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,376.13 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,376.13 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 831,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,139.73/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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