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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,379.22 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,379.22 and 645.04 is: 890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,379.22 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,379.22 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,379.22 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 889,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,652.07/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.58

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