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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.91, 1,376.98 and 555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.91, 1,376.98 and 555.83 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.91 : 1,376.98 = 555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.91/1,376.98 = 555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.91x = 1,376.98 × 555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.91x = 765,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,366.79/997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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