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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.60, 1,498.02 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.60, 1,498.02 and 535.74 is: 803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.60 : 1,498.02 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.60/1,498.02 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.60x = 1,498.02 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.60x = 802,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,553.05/998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.68

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