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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.29, 1,376.11 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.29, 1,376.11 and 555.19 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.29 : 1,376.11 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.29/1,376.11 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.29x = 1,376.11 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.29x = 763,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,999.73/997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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