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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,376.46 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,376.46 and 604.64 is: 834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,376.46 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,376.46 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,376.46 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 832,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,255.89/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.24

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