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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.15, 1,376.05 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.15, 1,376.05 and 604.17 is: 833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.15 : 1,376.05 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.15/1,376.05 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.15x = 1,376.05 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.15x = 831,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,368.13/997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.74

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