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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,378.56 and 556.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,378.56 and 556.91 is: 768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,378.56 = 556.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,378.56 = 556.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,378.56 × 556.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 767,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,726.96/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.53

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