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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.51, 1,376.67 and 604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.51, 1,376.67 and 604.54 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.51 : 1,376.67 = 604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.51/1,376.67 = 604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.51x = 1,376.67 × 604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.51x = 832,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,252.08/997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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