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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,376.88 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,376.88 and 666.56 is: 919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,376.88 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,376.88 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,376.88 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 917,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,773.13/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.50

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