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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.33, 1,376.44 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.33, 1,376.44 and 604.36 is: 834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.33 : 1,376.44 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.33/1,376.44 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.33x = 1,376.44 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.33x = 831,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,858.40/997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.09

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