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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.56, 1,376.58 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.56, 1,376.58 and 555.49 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.56 : 1,376.58 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.56/1,376.58 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.56x = 1,376.58 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.56x = 764,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,680.23/997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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