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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,376.13 and 555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,376.13 and 555.25 is: 766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,376.13 = 555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,376.13 = 555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,376.13 × 555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 764,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,089.30/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.06

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