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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.13, 1,377.23 and 625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.13, 1,377.23 and 625.26 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.13 : 1,377.23 = 625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.13/1,377.23 = 625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.13x = 1,377.23 × 625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.13x = 861,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,123.70/998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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