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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,495.65 and 607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,495.65 and 607.21 is: 910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,495.65 = 607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,495.65 = 607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,495.65 × 607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 908,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,173.64/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.81

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