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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.51, 1,377.87 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.51, 1,377.87 and 556.38 is: 767.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.51 : 1,377.87 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.51/1,377.87 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.51x = 1,377.87 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.51x = 766,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,619.31/998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.77

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