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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,377.48 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,377.48 and 683.67 is: 943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,377.48 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,377.48 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,377.48 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 941,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,741.75/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.55

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