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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,378.52 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,378.52 and 556.90 is: 768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,378.52 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,378.52 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,378.52 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 767,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,701.40/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.49

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