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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.97, 1,376.85 and 555.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.97, 1,376.85 and 555.79 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.97 : 1,376.85 = 555.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.97/1,376.85 = 555.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.97x = 1,376.85 × 555.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.97x = 765,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,233.69/997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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