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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,498.15 and 559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,498.15 and 559.94 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,498.15 = 559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,498.15 = 559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,498.15 × 559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 838,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,872.71/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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