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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.04, 1,378.98 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.04, 1,378.98 and 704.20 is: 972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.04 : 1,378.98 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.04/1,378.98 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.04x = 1,378.98 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.04x = 971,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,077.72/999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.01

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