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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.73, 1,380.24 and 852.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.73, 1,380.24 and 852.93 is: 1,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.73 : 1,380.24 = 852.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.73/1,380.24 = 852.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.73x = 1,380.24 × 852.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.73x = 1,177,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,248.10/998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.75

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