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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,376.72 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,376.72 and 604.56 is: 834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,376.72 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,376.72 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,376.72 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 832,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,309.84/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.38

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