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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,376.04 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,376.04 and 554.92 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,376.04 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,376.04 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,376.04 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 763,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,592.12/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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