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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,376.76 and 605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,376.76 and 605.09 is: 834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,376.76 = 605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,376.76 = 605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,376.76 × 605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 833,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,063.71/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.70

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