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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.23, 1,377.57 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.23, 1,377.57 and 556.17 is: 767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.23 : 1,377.57 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.23/1,377.57 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.23x = 1,377.57 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.23x = 766,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,163.11/998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.52

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