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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.07, 1,378.72 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.07, 1,378.72 and 606.12 is: 836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.07 : 1,378.72 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.07/1,378.72 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.07x = 1,378.72 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.07x = 835,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,669.77/999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.45

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