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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.83, 1,377.06 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.83, 1,377.06 and 555.72 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.83 : 1,377.06 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.83/1,377.06 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.83x = 1,377.06 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.83x = 765,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,259.78/997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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