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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.59, 1,375.76 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.59, 1,375.76 and 624.62 is: 861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.59 : 1,375.76 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.59/1,375.76 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.59x = 1,375.76 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.59x = 859,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,317.21/997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.39

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