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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.35, 1,378.56 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.35, 1,378.56 and 626.25 is: 863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.35 : 1,378.56 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.35/1,378.56 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.35x = 1,378.56 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.35x = 863,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,323.20/999.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.88

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