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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.81, 1,376.93 and 555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.81, 1,376.93 and 555.71 is: 766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.81 : 1,376.93 = 555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.81/1,376.93 = 555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.81x = 1,376.93 × 555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.81x = 765,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,168.27/997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.85

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