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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,375.88 and 624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,375.88 and 624.02 is: 861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,375.88 = 624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,375.88 = 624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,375.88 × 624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 858,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,576.64/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.02

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