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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.11, 1,378.86 and 606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.11, 1,378.86 and 606.35 is: 836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.11 : 1,378.86 = 606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.11/1,378.86 = 606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.11x = 1,378.86 × 606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.11x = 836,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,071.76/999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.82

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