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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.73, 1,378.23 and 556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.73, 1,378.23 and 556.62 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.73 : 1,378.23 = 556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.73/1,378.23 = 556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.73x = 1,378.23 × 556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.73x = 767,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,150.38/998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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