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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.86, 1,376.36 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.86, 1,376.36 and 583.86 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.86 : 1,376.36 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.86/1,376.36 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.86x = 1,376.36 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.86x = 803,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,601.55/997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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