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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.07, 1,378.74 and 556.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.07, 1,378.74 and 556.97 is: 768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.07 : 1,378.74 = 556.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.07/1,378.74 = 556.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.07x = 1,378.74 × 556.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.07x = 767,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,916.82/999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.63

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