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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.50, 1,376.58 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.50, 1,376.58 and 599.40 is: 827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.50 : 1,376.58 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.50/1,376.58 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.50x = 1,376.58 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.50x = 825,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,120.93/997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.19

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