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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.10, 1,378.22 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.10, 1,378.22 and 626.00 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.10 : 1,378.22 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.10/1,378.22 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.10x = 1,378.22 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.10x = 862,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,755.70/999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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