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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.87, 1,377.04 and 555.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.87, 1,377.04 and 555.81 is: 767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.87 : 1,377.04 = 555.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.87/1,377.04 = 555.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.87x = 1,377.04 × 555.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.87x = 765,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,372.60/997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.01

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