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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,377.50 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,377.50 and 625.28 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,377.50 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,377.50 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,377.50 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 861,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,313.19/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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