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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.36, 1,377.81 and 650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.36, 1,377.81 and 650.06 is: 897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.36 : 1,377.81 = 650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.36/1,377.81 = 650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.36x = 1,377.81 × 650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.36x = 895,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,659.17/998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.13

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