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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.56, 1,375.45 and 841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.56, 1,375.45 and 841.02 is: 1,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.56 : 1,375.45 = 841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.56/1,375.45 = 841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.56x = 1,375.45 × 841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.56x = 1,156,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,780.96/998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.45

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