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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,377.64 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,377.64 and 700.11 is: 965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,377.64 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,377.64 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,377.64 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 964,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,493.13/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.21

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