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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.07, 1,377.29 and 703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.07, 1,377.29 and 703.42 is: 969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.07 : 1,377.29 = 703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.07/1,377.29 = 703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.07x = 1,377.29 × 703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.07x = 968,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,813.33/999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.72

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