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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.38, 1,498.18 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.38, 1,498.18 and 536.01 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.38 : 1,498.18 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.38/1,498.18 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.38x = 1,498.18 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.38x = 803,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,039.46/998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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