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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.03, 1,378.47 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.03, 1,378.47 and 600.60 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.03 : 1,378.47 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.03/1,378.47 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.03x = 1,378.47 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.03x = 827,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,909.08/999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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