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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998, 1,376.96 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998, 1,376.96 and 679.52 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998 : 1,376.96 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998/1,376.96 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998x = 1,376.96 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998x = 935,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,671.86/998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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