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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.11, 1,377.48 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.11, 1,377.48 and 605.35 is: 835.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.11 : 1,377.48 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.11/1,377.48 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.11x = 1,377.48 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.11x = 833,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,857.52/998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.44

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