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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.99, 1,377.25 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.99, 1,377.25 and 549.88 is: 758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.99 : 1,377.25 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.99/1,377.25 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.99x = 1,377.25 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.99x = 757,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,317.41/997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.84

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