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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.34, 1,377.55 and 556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.34, 1,377.55 and 556.23 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.34 : 1,377.55 = 556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.34/1,377.55 = 556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.34x = 1,377.55 × 556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.34x = 766,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,233.25/998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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