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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.73, 1,375.25 and 858.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.73, 1,375.25 and 858.65 is: 1,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.73 : 1,375.25 = 858.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.73/1,375.25 = 858.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.73x = 1,375.25 × 858.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.73x = 1,180,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,847.24/998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.35

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