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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.16, 1,376.90 and 750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.16, 1,376.90 and 750.76 is: 1,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.16 : 1,376.90 = 750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.16/1,376.90 = 750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.16x = 1,376.90 × 750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.16x = 1,033,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,721.44/999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.59

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