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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,375.83 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,375.83 and 604.14 is: 833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,375.83 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,375.83 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,375.83 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 831,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,193.94/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.65

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