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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,376.02 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,376.02 and 604.02 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,376.02 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,376.02 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,376.02 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 831,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,143.60/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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