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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,379.52 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,379.52 and 705.33 is: 974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,379.52 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,379.52 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,379.52 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 973,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,018.53/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.23

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