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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.62, 1,378.14 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.62, 1,378.14 and 556.54 is: 768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.62 : 1,378.14 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.62/1,378.14 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.62x = 1,378.14 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.62x = 766,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,990.04/998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.05

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