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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,377.65 and 667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,377.65 and 667.19 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,377.65 = 667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,377.65 = 667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,377.65 × 667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 919,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,144.08/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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