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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.67, 1,378.73 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.67, 1,378.73 and 667.58 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.67 : 1,378.73 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.67/1,378.73 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.67x = 1,378.73 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.67x = 920,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,412.57/998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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