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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.63, 1,376.72 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.63, 1,376.72 and 583.63 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.63 : 1,376.72 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.63/1,376.72 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.63x = 1,376.72 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.63x = 803,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,489.67/997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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