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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.37, 1,377.73 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.37, 1,377.73 and 550.23 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.37 : 1,377.73 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.37/1,377.73 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.37x = 1,377.73 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.37x = 758,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,068.38/998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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