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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.91, 1,378.36 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.91, 1,378.36 and 556.83 is: 768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.91 : 1,378.36 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.91/1,378.36 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.91x = 1,378.36 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.91x = 767,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,512.20/998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.35

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