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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.57, 1,376.66 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.57, 1,376.66 and 555.49 is: 766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.57 : 1,376.66 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.57/1,376.66 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.57x = 1,376.66 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.57x = 764,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,720.86/997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.58

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