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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.09, 1,377.31 and 549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.09, 1,377.31 and 549.87 is: 758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.09 : 1,377.31 = 549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.09/1,377.31 = 549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.09x = 1,377.31 × 549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.09x = 757,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,347.56/998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.80

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