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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,376.40 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,376.40 and 624.22 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,376.40 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,376.40 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,376.40 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 859,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,176.41/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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