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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.33, 1,376.90 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.33, 1,376.90 and 604.97 is: 834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.33 : 1,376.90 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.33/1,376.90 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.33x = 1,376.90 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.33x = 832,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,980.72/998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.38

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