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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.82, 1,376.56 and 625.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.82, 1,376.56 and 625.00 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.82 : 1,376.56 = 625.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.82/1,376.56 = 625.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.82x = 1,376.56 × 625.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.82x = 860,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,353.09/997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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