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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,378.53 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,378.53 and 556.83 is: 768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,378.53 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,378.53 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,378.53 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 767,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,606.86/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.42

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