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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.03, 1,378.74 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.03, 1,378.74 and 662.37 is: 914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.03 : 1,378.74 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.03/1,378.74 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.03x = 1,378.74 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.03x = 913,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,236.01/999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.12

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