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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,377.52 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,377.52 and 644.37 is: 888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,377.52 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,377.52 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,377.52 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 887,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,632.56/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.93

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