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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,377.41 and 549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,377.41 and 549.97 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,377.41 = 549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,377.41 = 549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,377.41 × 549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 757,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,524.54/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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