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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.09, 1,376.07 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.09, 1,376.07 and 604.11 is: 833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.09 : 1,376.07 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.09/1,376.07 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.09x = 1,376.07 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.09x = 831,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,297.65/997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.72

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