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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.69, 1,377.76 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.69, 1,377.76 and 600.51 is: 828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.69 : 1,377.76 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.69/1,377.76 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.69x = 1,377.76 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.69x = 827,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,355.66/998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.44

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