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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.33, 1,378.38 and 916.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.33, 1,378.38 and 916.71 is: 1,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.33 : 1,378.38 = 916.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.33/1,378.38 = 916.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.33x = 1,378.38 × 916.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.33x = 1,263,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,574.73/999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.42

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