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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,378.08 and 773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,378.08 and 773.69 is: 1,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,378.08 = 773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,378.08 = 773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,378.08 × 773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 1,066,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,199.82/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.06

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