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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.02, 1,378.65 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.02, 1,378.65 and 557.01 is: 768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.02 : 1,378.65 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.02/1,378.65 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.02x = 1,378.65 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.02x = 767,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,921.84/999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.68

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