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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,376.12 and 577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,376.12 and 577.61 is: 797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,376.12 = 577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,376.12 = 577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,376.12 × 577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 794,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,858.23/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.13

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