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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.95, 1,378.53 and 556.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.95, 1,378.53 and 556.85 is: 768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.95 : 1,378.53 = 556.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.95/1,378.53 = 556.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.95x = 1,378.53 × 556.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.95x = 767,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,627.54/998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.44

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