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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,376.57 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,376.57 and 624.71 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,376.57 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,376.57 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,376.57 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 859,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,958.53/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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