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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.21, 1,378.44 and 605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.21, 1,378.44 and 605.97 is: 835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.21 : 1,378.44 = 605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.21/1,378.44 = 605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.21x = 1,378.44 × 605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.21x = 835,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,293.29/999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.95

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