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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.66, 1,499.10 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.66, 1,499.10 and 588.56 is: 883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.66 : 1,499.10 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.66/1,499.10 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.66x = 1,499.10 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.66x = 882,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,310.30/998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.49

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