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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,376.62 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,376.62 and 555.48 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,376.62 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,376.62 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,376.62 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 764,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,684.88/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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