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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,500.03 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,500.03 and 565.86 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,500.03 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,500.03 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,500.03 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 848,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,806.98/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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