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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.80, 1,498.20 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.80, 1,498.20 and 635.20 is: 952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.80 : 1,498.20 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.80/1,498.20 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.80x = 1,498.20 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.80x = 951,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,656.64/998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.80

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