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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,378.00 and 578.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,378.00 and 578.99 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,378.00 = 578.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,378.00 = 578.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,378.00 × 578.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 797,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,841.38/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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