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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.64, 1,376.34 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.64, 1,376.34 and 624.52 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.64 : 1,376.34 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.64/1,376.34 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.64x = 1,376.34 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.64x = 859,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,551.86/997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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