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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.69, 1,376.87 and 604.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.69, 1,376.87 and 604.69 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.69 : 1,376.87 = 604.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.69/1,376.87 = 604.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.69x = 1,376.87 × 604.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.69x = 832,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,576.50/997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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