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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,376.19 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,376.19 and 624.51 is: 861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,376.19 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,376.19 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,376.19 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 859,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,444.42/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.70

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