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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.19, 1,377.51 and 625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.19, 1,377.51 and 625.17 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.19 : 1,377.51 = 625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.19/1,377.51 = 625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.19x = 1,377.51 × 625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.19x = 861,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,177.93/998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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