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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,378.46 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,378.46 and 556.74 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,378.46 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,378.46 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,378.46 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 767,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,441.04/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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