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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.76, 1,378.22 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.76, 1,378.22 and 550.60 is: 759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.76 : 1,378.22 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.76/1,378.22 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.76x = 1,378.22 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.76x = 758,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,841.73/998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.78

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