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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.36, 1,379.64 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.36, 1,379.64 and 627.30 is: 866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.36 : 1,379.64 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.36/1,379.64 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.36x = 1,379.64 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.36x = 865,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,448.17/999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.00

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