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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.20, 1,377.45 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.20, 1,377.45 and 550.04 is: 759.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.20 : 1,377.45 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.20/1,377.45 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.20x = 1,377.45 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.20x = 757,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,645.71/998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.01

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