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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,378.02 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,378.02 and 626.34 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,378.02 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,378.02 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,378.02 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 863,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,109.05/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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