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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.81, 1,378.37 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.81, 1,378.37 and 556.75 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.81 : 1,378.37 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.81/1,378.37 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.81x = 1,378.37 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.81x = 767,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,405.44/998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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