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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,377.18 and 605.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,377.18 and 605.00 is: 834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,377.18 = 605.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,377.18 = 605.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,377.18 × 605.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 833,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,187.01/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.99

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