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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.27, 1,377.64 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.27, 1,377.64 and 550.16 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.27 : 1,377.64 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.27/1,377.64 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.27x = 1,377.64 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.27x = 757,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,929.14/998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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