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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,497.03 and 633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,497.03 and 633.07 is: 948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,497.03 = 633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,497.03 = 633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,497.03 × 633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 947,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,724.78/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.73

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