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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.61, 1,376.78 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.61, 1,376.78 and 555.62 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.61 : 1,376.78 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.61/1,376.78 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.61x = 1,376.78 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.61x = 764,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,956.84/997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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