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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,376.22 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,376.22 and 577.80 is: 797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,376.22 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,376.22 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,376.22 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 795,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,179.92/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.27

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