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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.72, 1,378.19 and 556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.72, 1,378.19 and 556.62 is: 768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.72 : 1,378.19 = 556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.72/1,378.19 = 556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.72x = 1,378.19 × 556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.72x = 767,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,125.33/998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.11

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