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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.04, 1,375.16 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.04, 1,375.16 and 603.56 is: 832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.04 : 1,375.16 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.04/1,375.16 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.04x = 1,375.16 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.04x = 829,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,991.57/997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.46

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