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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.61, 1,378.25 and 737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.61, 1,378.25 and 737.38 is: 1,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.61 : 1,378.25 = 737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.61/1,378.25 = 737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.61x = 1,378.25 × 737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.61x = 1,016,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,293.99/998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.71

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