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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.80, 1,376.91 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.80, 1,376.91 and 624.66 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.80 : 1,376.91 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.80/1,376.91 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.80x = 1,376.91 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.80x = 860,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,100.60/997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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