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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.12, 1,378.68 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.12, 1,378.68 and 557.04 is: 768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.12 : 1,378.68 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.12/1,378.68 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.12x = 1,378.68 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.12x = 767,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,979.91/999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.66

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