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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.71, 1,376.83 and 555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.71, 1,376.83 and 555.65 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.71 : 1,376.83 = 555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.71/1,376.83 = 555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.71x = 1,376.83 × 555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.71x = 765,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,035.59/997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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