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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,375.97 and 555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,375.97 and 555.03 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,375.97 = 555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,375.97 = 555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,375.97 × 555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 763,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,701.85/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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