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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.21, 1,377.51 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.21, 1,377.51 and 556.16 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.21 : 1,377.51 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.21/1,377.51 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.21x = 1,377.51 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.21x = 766,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,109.07/998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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