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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,376.66 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,376.66 and 624.50 is: 861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,376.66 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,376.66 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,376.66 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 859,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,724.17/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.86

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