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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,495.68 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,495.68 and 710.08 is: 1,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,495.68 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,495.68 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,495.68 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 1,062,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,052.45/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.10

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