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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.24, 1,496.20 and 608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.24, 1,496.20 and 608.02 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.24 : 1,496.20 = 608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.24/1,496.20 = 608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.24x = 1,496.20 × 608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.24x = 909,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,719.52/997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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