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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.82, 1,377.01 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.82, 1,377.01 and 578.20 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.82 : 1,377.01 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.82/1,377.01 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.82x = 1,377.01 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.82x = 796,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,191.23/997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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