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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.02, 1,377.30 and 605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.02, 1,377.30 and 605.08 is: 835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.02 : 1,377.30 = 605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.02/1,377.30 = 605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.02x = 1,377.30 × 605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.02x = 833,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,376.68/998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.03

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