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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.22, 1,376.80 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.22, 1,376.80 and 624.72 is: 862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.22 : 1,376.80 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.22/1,376.80 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.22x = 1,376.80 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.22x = 860,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,114.50/997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.51

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