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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,379.04 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,379.04 and 668.30 is: 922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,379.04 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,379.04 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,379.04 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 921,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,612.43/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.29

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