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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.50, 1,377.97 and 556.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.50, 1,377.97 and 556.45 is: 767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.50 : 1,377.97 = 556.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.50/1,377.97 = 556.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.50x = 1,377.97 × 556.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.50x = 766,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,763.13/998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.91

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