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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.43, 1,377.75 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.43, 1,377.75 and 600.30 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.43 : 1,377.75 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.43/1,377.75 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.43x = 1,377.75 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.43x = 827,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,063.33/998.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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