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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.52, 1,377.70 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.52, 1,377.70 and 626.06 is: 863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.52 : 1,377.70 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.52/1,377.70 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.52x = 1,377.70 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.52x = 862,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,522.86/998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.80

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