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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.42, 1,376.39 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.42, 1,376.39 and 555.36 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.42 : 1,376.39 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.42/1,376.39 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.42x = 1,376.39 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.42x = 764,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,393.34/997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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