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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.00, 1,377.45 and 599.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.00, 1,377.45 and 599.69 is: 827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.00 : 1,377.45 = 599.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.00/1,377.45 = 599.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.00x = 1,377.45 × 599.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.00x = 826,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,036.10/998.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.69

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