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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,377 and 867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,377 and 867.18 is: 1,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,377 = 867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,377 = 867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,377 × 867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 1,194,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,106.86/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.02

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