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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,377.42 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,377.42 and 556.11 is: 767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,377.42 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,377.42 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,377.42 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 765,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,997.04/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.40

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