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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.84, 1,377.96 and 765.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.84, 1,377.96 and 765.56 is: 1,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.84 : 1,377.96 = 765.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.84/1,377.96 = 765.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.84x = 1,377.96 × 765.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.84x = 1,054,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,911.06/998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.14

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