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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.35, 1,377.69 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.35, 1,377.69 and 578.64 is: 798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.35 : 1,377.69 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.35/1,377.69 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.35x = 1,377.69 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.35x = 797,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,186.54/998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.50

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