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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,377.08 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,377.08 and 775.17 is: 1,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,377.08 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,377.08 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,377.08 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 1,067,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,464.22/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.61

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