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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,376.52 and 555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,376.52 and 555.38 is: 766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,376.52 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,376.52 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,376.52 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 764,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,489.96/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.42

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