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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.56, 1,378.08 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.56, 1,378.08 and 605.68 is: 835.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.56 : 1,378.08 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.56/1,378.08 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.56x = 1,378.08 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.56x = 834,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,675.49/998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.88

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