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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.35, 1,376.51 and 604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.35, 1,376.51 and 604.58 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.35 : 1,376.51 = 604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.35/1,376.51 = 604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.35x = 1,376.51 × 604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.35x = 832,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,200.51/997.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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