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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,377.41 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,377.41 and 644.22 is: 889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,377.41 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,377.41 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,377.41 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 887,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,351.85/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.08

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