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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.13, 1,377.30 and 578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.13, 1,377.30 and 578.49 is: 798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.13 : 1,377.30 = 578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.13/1,377.30 = 578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.13x = 1,377.30 × 578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.13x = 796,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,754.28/998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.25

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