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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.65, 1,376.78 and 555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.65, 1,376.78 and 555.59 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.65 : 1,376.78 = 555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.65/1,376.78 = 555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.65x = 1,376.78 × 555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.65x = 764,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,915.54/997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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