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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,375.92 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,375.92 and 554.95 is: 765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,375.92 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,375.92 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,375.92 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 763,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,566.80/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.82

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