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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.72, 1,376.83 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.72, 1,376.83 and 578.04 is: 797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.72 : 1,376.83 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.72/1,376.83 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.72x = 1,376.83 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.72x = 795,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,862.81/997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.68

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