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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,376.91 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,376.91 and 549.63 is: 758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,376.91 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,376.91 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,376.91 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 756,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,791.04/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.51

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