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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.02, 1,377.51 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.02, 1,377.51 and 604.97 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.02 : 1,377.51 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.02/1,377.51 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.02x = 1,377.51 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.02x = 833,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,348.23/998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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