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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.09, 1,497.74 and 588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.09, 1,497.74 and 588.02 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.09 : 1,497.74 = 588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.09/1,497.74 = 588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.09x = 1,497.74 × 588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.09x = 880,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,701.07/998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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