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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,497.78 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,497.78 and 421.68 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,497.78 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,497.78 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,497.78 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 631,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,583.87/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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