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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.13, 1,376.16 and 577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.13, 1,376.16 and 577.55 is: 797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.13 : 1,376.16 = 577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.13/1,376.16 = 577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.13x = 1,376.16 × 577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.13x = 794,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,801.21/997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.09

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