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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.91, 1,495.62 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.91, 1,495.62 and 754.74 is: 1,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.91 : 1,495.62 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.91/1,495.62 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.91x = 1,495.62 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.91x = 1,128,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,804.24/998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.04

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