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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.40, 1,379.94 and 689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.40, 1,379.94 and 689.80 is: 952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.40 : 1,379.94 = 689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.40/1,379.94 = 689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.40x = 1,379.94 × 689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.40x = 951,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,882.61/999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.45

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