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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.72, 1,494.59 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.72, 1,494.59 and 607.50 is: 910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.72 : 1,494.59 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.72/1,494.59 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.72x = 1,494.59 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.72x = 907,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,960.39/997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.04

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