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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.98, 1,384.29 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.98, 1,384.29 and 604.97 is: 834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.98 : 1,384.29 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.98/1,384.29 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.98x = 1,384.29 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.98x = 837,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,452.19/1,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.96

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