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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.33, 1,376.25 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.33, 1,376.25 and 555.20 is: 766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.33 : 1,376.25 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.33/1,376.25 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.33x = 1,376.25 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.33x = 764,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,094.00/997.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.14

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