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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,378.57 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,378.57 and 556.93 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,378.57 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,378.57 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,378.57 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 767,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,766.99/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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