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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.21, 1,376.18 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.21, 1,376.18 and 577.73 is: 797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.21 : 1,376.18 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.21/1,376.18 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.21x = 1,376.18 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.21x = 795,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,062.38/997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.29

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