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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.57, 1,378.04 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.57, 1,378.04 and 556.49 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.57 : 1,378.04 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.57/1,378.04 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.57x = 1,378.04 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.57x = 766,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,865.48/998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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