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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,499.34 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,499.34 and 652.88 is: 980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,499.34 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,499.34 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,499.34 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 978,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,895.30/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.02

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