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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,378.15 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,378.15 and 605.80 is: 835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,378.15 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,378.15 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,378.15 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 834,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,883.27/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.84

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