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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.49, 1,377.94 and 556.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.49, 1,377.94 and 556.42 is: 767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.49 : 1,377.94 = 556.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.49/1,377.94 = 556.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.49x = 1,377.94 × 556.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.49x = 766,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,706.73/998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.87

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