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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.07, 1,375.58 and 603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.07, 1,375.58 and 603.95 is: 833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.07 : 1,375.58 = 603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.07/1,375.58 = 603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.07x = 1,375.58 × 603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.07x = 830,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,771.64/997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.22

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