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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.70, 1,376.57 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.70, 1,376.57 and 555.50 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.70 : 1,376.57 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.70/1,376.57 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.70x = 1,376.57 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.70x = 764,674.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,674.97/997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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