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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.27, 1,376.26 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.27, 1,376.26 and 699.11 is: 963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.27 : 1,376.26 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.27/1,376.26 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.27x = 1,376.26 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.27x = 962,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,159.54/998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.83

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