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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,377.48 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,377.48 and 556.06 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,377.48 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,377.48 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,377.48 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 765,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,961.53/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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