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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.08, 1,378.53 and 556.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.08, 1,378.53 and 556.91 is: 768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.08 : 1,378.53 = 556.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.08/1,378.53 = 556.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.08x = 1,378.53 × 556.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.08x = 767,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,717.14/999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.42

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