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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,375.92 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,375.92 and 554.97 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,375.92 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,375.92 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,375.92 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 763,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,594.32/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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