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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.15, 1,376.23 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.15, 1,376.23 and 577.43 is: 796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.15 : 1,376.23 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.15/1,376.23 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.15x = 1,376.23 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.15x = 794,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,676.49/997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.95

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