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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.63, 1,498.73 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.63, 1,498.73 and 651.88 is: 978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.63 : 1,498.73 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.63/1,498.73 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.63x = 1,498.73 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.63x = 976,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,985.11/998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.32

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