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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,377.29 and 625.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,377.29 and 625.03 is: 863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,377.29 = 625.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,377.29 = 625.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,377.29 × 625.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 860,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,844.52/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.08

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