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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,377.04 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,377.04 and 555.76 is: 766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,377.04 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,377.04 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,377.04 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 765,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,303.75/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.96

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