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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,378.23 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,378.23 and 556.59 is: 768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,378.23 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,378.23 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,378.23 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 767,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,109.04/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.11

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