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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.04, 1,378.80 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.04, 1,378.80 and 606.04 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.04 : 1,378.80 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.04/1,378.80 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.04x = 1,378.80 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.04x = 835,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,607.95/999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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