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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.73, 1,379.07 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.73, 1,379.07 and 734.64 is: 1,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.73 : 1,379.07 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.73/1,379.07 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.73x = 1,379.07 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.73x = 1,013,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,119.98/998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.41

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