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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.17, 1,376.94 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.17, 1,376.94 and 625.08 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.17 : 1,376.94 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.17/1,376.94 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.17x = 1,376.94 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.17x = 860,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,694.96/998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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