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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.51, 1,379.17 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.51, 1,379.17 and 705.08 is: 973.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.51 : 1,379.17 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.51/1,379.17 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.51x = 1,379.17 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.51x = 972,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,429.51/998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.89

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