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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.31, 1,377.03 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.31, 1,377.03 and 802.29 is: 1,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.31 : 1,377.03 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.31/1,377.03 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.31x = 1,377.03 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.31x = 1,104,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,777.40/998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.65

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