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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.07, 1,375.90 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.07, 1,375.90 and 548.91 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.07 : 1,375.90 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.07/1,375.90 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.07x = 1,375.90 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.07x = 755,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,243.90/997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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