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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.31, 1,379.07 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.31, 1,379.07 and 557.25 is: 769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.31 : 1,379.07 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.31/1,379.07 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.31x = 1,379.07 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.31x = 768,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,486.76/999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.02

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