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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,375.79 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,375.79 and 703.17 is: 969.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,375.79 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,375.79 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,375.79 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 967,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,410.74/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.34

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