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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,377.48 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,377.48 and 605.11 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,377.48 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,377.48 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,377.48 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 833,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,526.92/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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