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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.99, 1,378.62 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.99, 1,378.62 and 556.88 is: 768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.99 : 1,378.62 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.99/1,378.62 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.99x = 1,378.62 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.99x = 767,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,719.01/998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.50

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