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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,378.84 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,378.84 and 704.28 is: 972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,378.84 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,378.84 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,378.84 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 971,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,089.44/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.10

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