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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,376.08 and 555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,376.08 and 555.07 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,376.08 = 555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,376.08 = 555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,376.08 × 555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 763,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,820.73/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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