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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.83, 1,378.43 and 556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.83, 1,378.43 and 556.73 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.83 : 1,378.43 = 556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.83/1,378.43 = 556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.83x = 1,378.43 × 556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.83x = 767,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,413.33/998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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