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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,377.03 and 555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,377.03 and 555.87 is: 767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,377.03 = 555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,377.03 = 555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,377.03 × 555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 765,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,449.67/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.00

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