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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.80, 1,376.54 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.80, 1,376.54 and 604.61 is: 834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.80 : 1,376.54 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.80/1,376.54 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.80x = 1,376.54 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.80x = 832,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,259.94/997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.09

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