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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.42, 1,376.45 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.42, 1,376.45 and 577.86 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.42 : 1,376.45 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.42/1,376.45 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.42x = 1,376.45 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.42x = 795,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,390.26/997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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