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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.20, 1,378.01 and 605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.20, 1,378.01 and 605.54 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.20 : 1,378.01 = 605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.20/1,378.01 = 605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.20x = 1,378.01 × 605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.20x = 834,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,437.15/999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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