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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,376.06 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,376.06 and 604.16 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,376.06 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,376.06 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,376.06 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 831,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,350.51/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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