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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.19, 1,377 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.19, 1,377 and 604.53 is: 833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.19 : 1,377 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.19/1,377 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.19x = 1,377 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.19x = 832,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,437.81/998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.95

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