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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.22, 1,377.06 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.22, 1,377.06 and 604.96 is: 834.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.22 : 1,377.06 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.22/1,377.06 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.22x = 1,377.06 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.22x = 833,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,066.22/998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.55

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