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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,377.26 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,377.26 and 555.96 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,377.26 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,377.26 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,377.26 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 765,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,698.69/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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