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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.07, 1,494.27 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.07, 1,494.27 and 651.80 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.07 : 1,494.27 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.07/1,494.27 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.07x = 1,494.27 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.07x = 973,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,957.71/998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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