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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.33, 1,375.58 and 929.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.33, 1,375.58 and 929.07 is: 1,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.33 : 1,375.58 = 929.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.33/1,375.58 = 929.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.33x = 1,375.58 × 929.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.33x = 1,278,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,012.43/998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.16

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