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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.78, 1,379.04 and 605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.78, 1,379.04 and 605.93 is: 836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.78 : 1,379.04 = 605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.78/1,379.04 = 605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.78x = 1,379.04 × 605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.78x = 835,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,601.71/998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.62

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