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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.95, 1,497.15 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.95, 1,497.15 and 560.20 is: 839.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.95 : 1,497.15 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.95/1,497.15 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.95x = 1,497.15 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.95x = 838,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,703.43/998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.58

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