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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,376.54 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,376.54 and 604.56 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,376.54 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,376.54 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,376.54 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 832,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,201.02/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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