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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,499.67 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,499.67 and 781.62 is: 1,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,499.67 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,499.67 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,499.67 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 1,172,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,172.07/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.70

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