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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.07, 1,376.95 and 604.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.07, 1,376.95 and 604.95 is: 834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.07 : 1,376.95 = 604.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.07/1,376.95 = 604.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.07x = 1,376.95 × 604.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.07x = 832,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,985.90/998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.60

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