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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,376.01 and 555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,376.01 and 555.11 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,376.01 = 555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,376.01 = 555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,376.01 × 555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 763,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,834.14/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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