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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,377.09 and 578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,377.09 and 578.26 is: 797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,377.09 = 578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,377.09 = 578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,377.09 × 578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 796,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,309.18/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.96

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