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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.80, 1,498.20 and 634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.80, 1,498.20 and 634.30 is: 951.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.80 : 1,498.20 = 634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.80/1,498.20 = 634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.80x = 1,498.20 × 634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.80x = 950,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,308.26/998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.45

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