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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,375.70 and 624.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,375.70 and 624.00 is: 860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,375.70 = 624.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,375.70 = 624.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,375.70 × 624.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 858,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,429.92/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.88

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