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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.39, 1,378.01 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.39, 1,378.01 and 648.47 is: 895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.39 : 1,378.01 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.39/1,378.01 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.39x = 1,378.01 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.39x = 893,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,598.14/998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.04

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