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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.49, 1,376.45 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.49, 1,376.45 and 555.36 is: 766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.49 : 1,376.45 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.49/1,376.45 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.49x = 1,376.45 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.49x = 764,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,422.50/997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.35

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