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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.50, 1,376.55 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.50, 1,376.55 and 555.40 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.50 : 1,376.55 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.50/1,376.55 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.50x = 1,376.55 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.50x = 764,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,535.87/997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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