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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.77, 1,377.92 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.77, 1,377.92 and 625.59 is: 863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.77 : 1,377.92 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.77/1,377.92 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.77x = 1,377.92 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.77x = 862,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,012.97/998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.07

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