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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.79, 1,376.91 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.79, 1,376.91 and 555.74 is: 766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.79 : 1,376.91 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.79/1,376.91 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.79x = 1,376.91 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.79x = 765,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,203.96/997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.90

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