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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.67, 1,376.22 and 599.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.67, 1,376.22 and 599.23 is: 826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.67 : 1,376.22 = 599.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.67/1,376.22 = 599.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.67x = 1,376.22 × 599.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.67x = 824,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,668.87/997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.59

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