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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.52, 1,377.79 and 556.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.52, 1,377.79 and 556.39 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.52 : 1,377.79 = 556.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.52/1,377.79 = 556.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.52x = 1,377.79 × 556.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.52x = 766,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,588.58/998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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