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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.05, 1,375.99 and 665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.05, 1,375.99 and 665.90 is: 918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.05 : 1,375.99 = 665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.05/1,375.99 = 665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.05x = 1,375.99 × 665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.05x = 916,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,264.49/998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.06

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