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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,376.82 and 604.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,376.82 and 604.47 is: 834.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,376.82 = 604.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,376.82 = 604.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,376.82 × 604.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 832,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,246.39/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.31

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