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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.16, 1,379.01 and 626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.16, 1,379.01 and 626.45 is: 864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.16 : 1,379.01 = 626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.16/1,379.01 = 626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.16x = 1,379.01 × 626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.16x = 863,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,887.43/999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.62

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