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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.36, 1,376.18 and 555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.36, 1,376.18 and 555.22 is: 766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.36 : 1,376.18 = 555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.36/1,376.18 = 555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.36x = 1,376.18 × 555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.36x = 764,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,082.66/997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.11

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