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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.91, 1,379.31 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.91, 1,379.31 and 606.45 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.91 : 1,379.31 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.91/1,379.31 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.91x = 1,379.31 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.91x = 836,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,482.55/998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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