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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,376.05 and 604.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,376.05 and 604.31 is: 833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,376.05 = 604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,376.05 = 604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,376.05 × 604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 831,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,560.78/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.81

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