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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.84, 1,497.72 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.84, 1,497.72 and 381.98 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.84 : 1,497.72 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.84/1,497.72 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.84x = 1,497.72 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.84x = 572,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,099.09/998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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