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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,376.92 and 578.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,376.92 and 578.07 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,376.92 = 578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,376.92 = 578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,376.92 × 578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 795,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,956.14/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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