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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.89, 1,377.10 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.89, 1,377.10 and 555.80 is: 767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.89 : 1,377.10 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.89/1,377.10 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.89x = 1,377.10 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.89x = 765,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,385.99/997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.01

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