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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,377.41 and 572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,377.41 and 572.81 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,377.41 = 572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,377.41 = 572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,377.41 × 572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 788,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,984.47/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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