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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.41, 1,378.80 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.41, 1,378.80 and 606.29 is: 836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.41 : 1,378.80 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.41/1,378.80 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.41x = 1,378.80 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.41x = 835,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,945.76/999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.44

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