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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.02, 1,377.84 and 667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.02, 1,377.84 and 667.54 is: 921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.02 : 1,377.84 = 667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.02/1,377.84 = 667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.02x = 1,377.84 × 667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.02x = 919,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,763.31/998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.59

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