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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.00, 1,377.26 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.00, 1,377.26 and 578.48 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.00 : 1,377.26 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.00/1,377.26 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.00x = 1,377.26 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.00x = 796,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,721.58/998.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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