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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,377.54 and 578.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,377.54 and 578.53 is: 798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,377.54 = 578.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,377.54 = 578.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,377.54 × 578.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 796,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,945.32/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.40

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