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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,495.83 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,495.83 and 588.09 is: 880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,495.83 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,495.83 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,495.83 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 879,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,682.66/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.70

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