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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.13, 1,376.00 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.13, 1,376.00 and 555.02 is: 765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.13 : 1,376.00 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.13/1,376.00 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.13x = 1,376.00 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.13x = 763,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,697.86/997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.90

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