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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,375.89 and 554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,375.89 and 554.98 is: 765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,375.89 = 554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,375.89 = 554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,375.89 × 554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 763,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,591.43/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.87

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