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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.86, 1,378.48 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.86, 1,378.48 and 600.64 is: 828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.86 : 1,378.48 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.86/1,378.48 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.86x = 1,378.48 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.86x = 827,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,970.23/998.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.92

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