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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.80, 1,496.63 and 632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.80, 1,496.63 and 632.81 is: 948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.80 : 1,496.63 = 632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.80/1,496.63 = 632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.80x = 1,496.63 × 632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.80x = 947,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,084.19/998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.22

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