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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.32, 1,376.13 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.32, 1,376.13 and 577.72 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.32 : 1,376.13 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.32/1,376.13 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.32x = 1,376.13 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.32x = 795,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,017.82/997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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