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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.17, 1,376.10 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.17, 1,376.10 and 555.06 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.17 : 1,376.10 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.17/1,376.10 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.17x = 1,376.10 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.17x = 763,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,818.07/997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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