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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.78, 1,377.56 and 886.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.78, 1,377.56 and 886.87 is: 1,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.78 : 1,377.56 = 886.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.78/1,377.56 = 886.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.78x = 1,377.56 × 886.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.78x = 1,221,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,715.41/998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.20

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