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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,376.30 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,376.30 and 604.42 is: 833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,376.30 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,376.30 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,376.30 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 831,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,853.34/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.97

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