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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.90, 1,377.10 and 578.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.90, 1,377.10 and 578.33 is: 798.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.90 : 1,377.10 = 578.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.90/1,377.10 = 578.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.90x = 1,377.10 × 578.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.90x = 796,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,422.34/997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.10

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