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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.29, 1,377.48 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.29, 1,377.48 and 556.19 is: 767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.29 : 1,377.48 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.29/1,377.48 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.29x = 1,377.48 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.29x = 766,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,140.60/998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.45

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