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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.44, 1,498.16 and 559.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.44, 1,498.16 and 559.42 is: 839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.44 : 1,498.16 = 559.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.44/1,498.16 = 559.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.44x = 1,498.16 × 559.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.44x = 838,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,100.67/998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.41

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