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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.88, 1,377.20 and 555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.88, 1,377.20 and 555.85 is: 767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.88 : 1,377.20 = 555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.88/1,377.20 = 555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.88x = 1,377.20 × 555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.88x = 765,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,506.95/997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.13

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