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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.10, 1,376.73 and 648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.10, 1,376.73 and 648.18 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.10 : 1,376.73 = 648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.10/1,376.73 = 648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.10x = 1,376.73 × 648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.10x = 892,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,368.85/998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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