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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.59, 1,376.68 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.59, 1,376.68 and 555.50 is: 766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.59 : 1,376.68 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.59/1,376.68 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.59x = 1,376.68 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.59x = 764,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,745.74/997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.59

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