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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,492.68 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,492.68 and 606.96 is: 907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,492.68 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,492.68 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,492.68 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 905,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,997.05/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.78

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