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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.16, 1,377.35 and 555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.16, 1,377.35 and 555.98 is: 767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.16 : 1,377.35 = 555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.16/1,377.35 = 555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.16x = 1,377.35 × 555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.16x = 765,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,776.54/998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.19

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