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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,497.58 and 613.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,497.58 and 613.38 is: 919.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,497.58 = 613.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,497.58 = 613.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,497.58 × 613.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 918,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,585.62/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.56

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