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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.20, 1,376.70 and 648.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.20, 1,376.70 and 648.28 is: 894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.20 : 1,376.70 = 648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.20/1,376.70 = 648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.20x = 1,376.70 × 648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.20x = 892,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,487.08/998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.10

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