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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.28, 1,377.30 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.28, 1,377.30 and 750.12 is: 1,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.28 : 1,377.30 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.28/1,377.30 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.28x = 1,377.30 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.28x = 1,033,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,140.28/998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.92

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