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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,378.02 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,378.02 and 556.48 is: 767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,378.02 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,378.02 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,378.02 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 766,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,840.57/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.95

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