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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.10, 1,375.71 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.10, 1,375.71 and 598.65 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.10 : 1,375.71 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.10/1,375.71 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.10x = 1,375.71 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.10x = 823,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,568.79/997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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