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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.05, 1,377.37 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.05, 1,377.37 and 555.95 is: 767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.05 : 1,377.37 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.05/1,377.37 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.05x = 1,377.37 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.05x = 765,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,748.71/998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.25

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