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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.18, 1,375.94 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.18, 1,375.94 and 555.08 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.18 : 1,375.94 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.18/1,375.94 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.18x = 1,375.94 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.18x = 763,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,751.28/997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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