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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,376.81 and 555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,376.81 and 555.58 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,376.81 = 555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,376.81 = 555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,376.81 × 555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 764,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,928.10/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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