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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.17, 1,376.44 and 604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.17, 1,376.44 and 604.19 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.17 : 1,376.44 = 604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.17/1,376.44 = 604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.17x = 1,376.44 × 604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.17x = 831,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,631.28/997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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