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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.79, 1,376.96 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.79, 1,376.96 and 555.66 is: 766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.79 : 1,376.96 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.79/1,376.96 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.79x = 1,376.96 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.79x = 765,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,118.82/997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.82

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