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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.82, 1,377.02 and 555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.82, 1,377.02 and 555.83 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.82 : 1,377.02 = 555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.82/1,377.02 = 555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.82x = 1,377.02 × 555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.82x = 765,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,383.53/997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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