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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.33, 1,498.10 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.33, 1,498.10 and 560.52 is: 841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.33 : 1,498.10 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.33/1,498.10 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.33x = 1,498.10 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.33x = 839,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,712.21/998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.12

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