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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,378.37 and 556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,378.37 and 556.73 is: 768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,378.37 = 556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,378.37 = 556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,378.37 × 556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 767,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,370.25/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.25

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