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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,377.66 and 667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,377.66 and 667.30 is: 920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,377.66 = 667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,377.66 = 667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,377.66 × 667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 919,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,312.52/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.91

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