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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.65, 1,378.09 and 556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.65, 1,378.09 and 556.54 is: 768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.65 : 1,378.09 = 556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.65/1,378.09 = 556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.65x = 1,378.09 × 556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.65x = 766,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,955.32/998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.00

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