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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.08, 1,378.61 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.08, 1,378.61 and 550.94 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.08 : 1,378.61 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.08/1,378.61 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.08x = 1,378.61 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.08x = 759,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,528.64/999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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