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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,376.58 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,376.58 and 577.88 is: 797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,376.58 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,376.58 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,376.58 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 795,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,498.50/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.51

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