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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,376.58 and 624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,376.58 and 624.25 is: 861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,376.58 = 624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,376.58 = 624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,376.58 × 624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 859,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,330.07/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.19

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