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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.99, 1,378.61 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.99, 1,378.61 and 556.92 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.99 : 1,378.61 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.99/1,378.61 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.99x = 1,378.61 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.99x = 767,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,772.70/998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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