Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.86, 1,494 and 721.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 998.86, 1,494 and 721.84 is: 1,079.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
998.86 : 1,494 = 721.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
998.86/1,494 = 721.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
998.86x = 1,494 × 721.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
998.86x = 1,078,428.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,428.96/998.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079.66
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