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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.60, 1,378.22 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.60, 1,378.22 and 605.88 is: 836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.60 : 1,378.22 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.60/1,378.22 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.60x = 1,378.22 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.60x = 835,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,032.90/998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.21

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