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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.65, 1,378.19 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.65, 1,378.19 and 556.56 is: 768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.65 : 1,378.19 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.65/1,378.19 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.65x = 1,378.19 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.65x = 767,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,043.31/998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.08

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