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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.88, 1,376.43 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.88, 1,376.43 and 773.46 is: 1,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.88 : 1,376.43 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.88/1,376.43 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.88x = 1,376.43 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.88x = 1,064,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,606.67/998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.80

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