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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.20, 1,375.98 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.20, 1,375.98 and 577.52 is: 796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.20 : 1,375.98 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.20/1,375.98 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.20x = 1,375.98 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.20x = 794,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,655.97/997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.89

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