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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.07, 1,377.47 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.07, 1,377.47 and 605.22 is: 835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.07 : 1,377.47 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.07/1,377.47 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.07x = 1,377.47 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.07x = 833,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,673.91/998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.29

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