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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.45, 1,376.70 and 604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.45, 1,376.70 and 604.70 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.45 : 1,376.70 = 604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.45/1,376.70 = 604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.45x = 1,376.70 × 604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.45x = 832,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,486.50/997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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