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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,377.40 and 605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,377.40 and 605.02 is: 834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,377.40 = 605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,377.40 = 605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,377.40 × 605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 833,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,354.55/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.97

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