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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.62, 1,494.63 and 553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.62, 1,494.63 and 553.21 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.62 : 1,494.63 = 553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.62/1,494.63 = 553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.62x = 1,494.63 × 553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.62x = 826,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,844.26/998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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