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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.33, 1,378.55 and 625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.33, 1,378.55 and 625.94 is: 864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.33 : 1,378.55 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.33/1,378.55 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.33x = 1,378.55 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.33x = 862,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,894.60/998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.34

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