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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.45, 1,376.40 and 577.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.45, 1,376.40 and 577.78 is: 797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.45 : 1,376.40 = 577.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.45/1,376.40 = 577.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.45x = 1,376.40 × 577.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.45x = 795,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,256.39/997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.29

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