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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.63, 1,378.09 and 556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.63, 1,378.09 and 556.55 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.63 : 1,378.09 = 556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.63/1,378.09 = 556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.63x = 1,378.09 × 556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.63x = 766,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,978.04/998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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