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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.54, 1,378.16 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.54, 1,378.16 and 605.76 is: 836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.54 : 1,378.16 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.54/1,378.16 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.54x = 1,378.16 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.54x = 834,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,834.20/998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.05

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