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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,377.96 and 579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,377.96 and 579.03 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,377.96 = 579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,377.96 = 579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,377.96 × 579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 797,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,880.18/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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