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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.42, 1,495.47 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.42, 1,495.47 and 612.50 is: 917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.42 : 1,495.47 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.42/1,495.47 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.42x = 1,495.47 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.42x = 915,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,975.38/998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.42

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