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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.44, 1,377.84 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.44, 1,377.84 and 550.32 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.44 : 1,377.84 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.44/1,377.84 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.44x = 1,377.84 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.44x = 758,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,252.91/998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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