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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.30, 1,378.35 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.30, 1,378.35 and 605.82 is: 835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.30 : 1,378.35 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.30/1,378.35 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.30x = 1,378.35 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.30x = 835,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,032.00/999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.62

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