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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.04, 1,375.72 and 604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.04, 1,375.72 and 604.24 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.04 : 1,375.72 = 604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.04/1,375.72 = 604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.04x = 1,375.72 × 604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.04x = 831,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,265.05/997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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