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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.50, 1,378.29 and 584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.50, 1,378.29 and 584.50 is: 806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.50 : 1,378.29 = 584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.50/1,378.29 = 584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.50x = 1,378.29 × 584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.50x = 805,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,610.51/998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.82

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