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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,376.48 and 624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,376.48 and 624.65 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,376.48 = 624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,376.48 = 624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,376.48 × 624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 859,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,818.23/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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