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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,377.23 and 578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,377.23 and 578.37 is: 798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,377.23 = 578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,377.23 = 578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,377.23 × 578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 796,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,545.62/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.13

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