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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,378.44 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,378.44 and 556.80 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,378.44 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,378.44 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,378.44 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 767,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,515.39/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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