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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,378.50 and 556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,378.50 and 556.81 is: 768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,378.50 = 556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,378.50 = 556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,378.50 × 556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 767,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,562.22/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.39

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