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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.37, 1,376.42 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.37, 1,376.42 and 555.31 is: 766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.37 : 1,376.42 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.37/1,376.42 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.37x = 1,376.42 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.37x = 764,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,339.79/997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.36

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