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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.03, 1,497.45 and 882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.03, 1,497.45 and 882.20 is: 1,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.03 : 1,497.45 = 882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.03/1,497.45 = 882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.03x = 1,497.45 × 882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.03x = 1,321,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,050.39/998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.66

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