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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,377.95 and 777.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,377.95 and 777.69 is: 1,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,377.95 = 777.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,377.95 = 777.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,377.95 × 777.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 1,071,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,614.05/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.17

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