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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.52, 1,376 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.52, 1,376 and 750.42 is: 1,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.52 : 1,376 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.52/1,376 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.52x = 1,376 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.52x = 1,032,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,577.92/999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.07

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