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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.95, 1,376.41 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.95, 1,376.41 and 604.56 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.95 : 1,376.41 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.95/1,376.41 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.95x = 1,376.41 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.95x = 832,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,122.43/997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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