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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,376.42 and 943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,376.42 and 943.29 is: 1,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,376.42 = 943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,376.42 = 943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,376.42 × 943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 1,298,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,358.51/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.95

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