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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,377.51 and 556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,377.51 and 556.15 is: 767.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,377.51 = 556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,377.51 = 556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,377.51 × 556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 766,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,100.10/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.44

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