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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.70, 1,376.86 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.70, 1,376.86 and 549.55 is: 758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.70 : 1,376.86 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.70/1,376.86 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.70x = 1,376.86 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.70x = 756,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,646.53/997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.39

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