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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.46, 1,377.90 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.46, 1,377.90 and 556.35 is: 767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.46 : 1,377.90 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.46/1,377.90 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.46x = 1,377.90 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.46x = 766,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,594.67/998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.78

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