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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,377.48 and 556.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,377.48 and 556.07 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,377.48 = 556.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,377.48 = 556.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,377.48 × 556.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 765,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,972.52/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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