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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.20, 1,377.56 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.20, 1,377.56 and 556.08 is: 767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.20 : 1,377.56 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.20/1,377.56 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.20x = 1,377.56 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.20x = 766,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,033.56/998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.41

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