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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.18, 1,376.10 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.18, 1,376.10 and 555.17 is: 766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.18 : 1,376.10 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.18/1,376.10 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.18x = 1,376.10 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.18x = 763,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,962.56/997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.12

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