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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,376.84 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,376.84 and 604.22 is: 833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,376.84 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,376.84 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,376.84 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 831,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,914.26/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.68

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