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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.89, 1,498.29 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.89, 1,498.29 and 382.89 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.89 : 1,498.29 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.89/1,498.29 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.89x = 1,498.29 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.89x = 573,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,680.26/998.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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