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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,377.74 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,377.74 and 550.27 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,377.74 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,377.74 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,377.74 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 758,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,132.09/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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