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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,379.13 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,379.13 and 625.93 is: 863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,379.13 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,379.13 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,379.13 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 863,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,233.05/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.89

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