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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,375.92 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,375.92 and 604.13 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,375.92 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,375.92 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,375.92 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 831,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,227.67/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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