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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.46, 1,376.18 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.46, 1,376.18 and 604.34 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.46 : 1,376.18 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.46/1,376.18 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.46x = 1,376.18 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.46x = 831,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,680.62/997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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