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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,377.96 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,377.96 and 556.43 is: 767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,377.96 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,377.96 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,377.96 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 766,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,731.39/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.86

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