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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,376.45 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,376.45 and 624.43 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,376.45 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,376.45 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,376.45 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 859,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,496.67/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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