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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,377.20 and 555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,377.20 and 555.93 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,377.20 = 555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,377.20 = 555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,377.20 × 555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 765,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,624.02/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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