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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,375 and 598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,375 and 598.66 is: 825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,375 = 598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,375 = 598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,375 × 598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 823,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,157.50/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.58

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