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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.23, 1,376.24 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.23, 1,376.24 and 604.29 is: 833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.23 : 1,376.24 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.23/1,376.24 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.23x = 1,376.24 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.23x = 831,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,648.07/997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.96

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