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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.56, 1,376.64 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.56, 1,376.64 and 624.42 is: 861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.56 : 1,376.64 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.56/1,376.64 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.56x = 1,376.64 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.56x = 859,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,601.55/997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.70

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