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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.31, 1,376.27 and 555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.31, 1,376.27 and 555.26 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.31 : 1,376.27 = 555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.31/1,376.27 = 555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.31x = 1,376.27 × 555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.31x = 764,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,178.02/997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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