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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.97, 1,377.52 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.97, 1,377.52 and 859.56 is: 1,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.97 : 1,377.52 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.97/1,377.52 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.97x = 1,377.52 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.97x = 1,184,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,061.09/998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.28

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