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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.09, 1,379.21 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.09, 1,379.21 and 663.52 is: 915.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.09 : 1,379.21 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.09/1,379.21 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.09x = 1,379.21 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.09x = 915,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,133.42/999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.97

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