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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,376.05 and 555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,376.05 and 555.05 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,376.05 = 555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,376.05 = 555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,376.05 × 555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 763,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,776.55/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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