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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.01, 1,377.59 and 667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.01, 1,377.59 and 667.52 is: 920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.01 : 1,377.59 = 667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.01/1,377.59 = 667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.01x = 1,377.59 × 667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.01x = 919,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,558.65/999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.47

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