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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.44, 1,377.41 and 600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.44, 1,377.41 and 600.26 is: 828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.44 : 1,377.41 = 600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.44/1,377.41 = 600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.44x = 1,377.41 × 600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.44x = 826,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,802.18/998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.09

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