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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.19, 1,377.45 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.19, 1,377.45 and 605.07 is: 834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.19 : 1,377.45 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.19/1,377.45 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.19x = 1,377.45 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.19x = 833,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,453.67/998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.96

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