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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,377.16 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,377.16 and 644.10 is: 888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,377.16 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,377.16 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,377.16 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 887,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,028.76/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.57

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