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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,377.36 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,377.36 and 662.07 is: 913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,377.36 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,377.36 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,377.36 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 911,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,908.74/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.04

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