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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.23, 1,379.44 and 774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.23, 1,379.44 and 774.67 is: 1,069.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.23 : 1,379.44 = 774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.23/1,379.44 = 774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.23x = 1,379.44 × 774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.23x = 1,068,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,607.34/999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.43

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