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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,376.82 and 577.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,376.82 and 577.85 is: 797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,376.82 = 577.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,376.82 = 577.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,376.82 × 577.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 795,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,588.55/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.49

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