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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.25, 1,377.65 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.25, 1,377.65 and 556.16 is: 767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.25 : 1,377.65 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.25/1,377.65 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.25x = 1,377.65 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.25x = 766,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,184.15/998.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.53

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