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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.10, 1,379.40 and 684.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.10, 1,379.40 and 684.90 is: 945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.10 : 1,379.40 = 684.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.10/1,379.40 = 684.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.10x = 1,379.40 × 684.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.10x = 944,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,751.06/999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.60

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