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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.19, 1,376.15 and 577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.19, 1,376.15 and 577.61 is: 797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.19 : 1,376.15 = 577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.19/1,376.15 = 577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.19x = 1,376.15 × 577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.19x = 794,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,868.23/997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.11

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