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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.67, 1,377.93 and 605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.67, 1,377.93 and 605.73 is: 835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.67 : 1,377.93 = 605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.67/1,377.93 = 605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.67x = 1,377.93 × 605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.67x = 834,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,653.54/998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.77

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