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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.24, 1,376.19 and 604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.24, 1,376.19 and 604.27 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.24 : 1,376.19 = 604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.24/1,376.19 = 604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.24x = 1,376.19 × 604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.24x = 831,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,590.33/997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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