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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.51, 1,377.95 and 550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.51, 1,377.95 and 550.43 is: 759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.51 : 1,377.95 = 550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.51/1,377.95 = 550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.51x = 1,377.95 × 550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.51x = 758,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,465.02/998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.60

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