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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.29, 1,494.15 and 607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.29, 1,494.15 and 607.09 is: 909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.29 : 1,494.15 = 607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.29/1,494.15 = 607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.29x = 1,494.15 × 607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.29x = 907,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,083.71/997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.55

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