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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.78, 1,497.33 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.78, 1,497.33 and 382.14 is: 572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.78 : 1,497.33 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.78/1,497.33 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.78x = 1,497.33 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.78x = 572,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,189.69/998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.89

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