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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.60, 1,378.45 and 750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.60, 1,378.45 and 750.64 is: 1,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.60 : 1,378.45 = 750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.60/1,378.45 = 750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.60x = 1,378.45 × 750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.60x = 1,034,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,723.27/998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.17

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