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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,378.52 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,378.52 and 556.86 is: 768.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,378.52 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,378.52 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,378.52 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 767,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,642.65/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.47

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