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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.18, 1,372.92 and 801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.18, 1,372.92 and 801.26 is: 1,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.18 : 1,372.92 = 801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.18/1,372.92 = 801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.18x = 1,372.92 × 801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.18x = 1,100,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,065.88/998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.07

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