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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.15, 1,378.76 and 606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.15, 1,378.76 and 606.09 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.15 : 1,378.76 = 606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.15/1,378.76 = 606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.15x = 1,378.76 × 606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.15x = 835,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,654.79/999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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