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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.95, 1,377.10 and 549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.95, 1,377.10 and 549.79 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.95 : 1,377.10 = 549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.95/1,377.10 = 549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.95x = 1,377.10 × 549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.95x = 757,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,115.81/997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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