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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.11, 1,378.19 and 893.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.11, 1,378.19 and 893.01 is: 1,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.11 : 1,378.19 = 893.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.11/1,378.19 = 893.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.11x = 1,378.19 × 893.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.11x = 1,230,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,737.45/998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.07

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