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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,377 and 555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,377 and 555.78 is: 766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,377 = 555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,377 = 555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,377 × 555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 765,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,309.06/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.90

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