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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.49, 1,379.94 and 645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.49, 1,379.94 and 645.57 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.49 : 1,379.94 = 645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.49/1,379.94 = 645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.49x = 1,379.94 × 645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.49x = 890,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,846.25/999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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