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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,376.88 and 555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,376.88 and 555.73 is: 766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,376.88 = 555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,376.88 = 555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,376.88 × 555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 765,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,173.52/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.82

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