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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.57, 1,379.02 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.57, 1,379.02 and 606.45 is: 836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.57 : 1,379.02 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.57/1,379.02 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.57x = 1,379.02 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.57x = 836,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,306.68/999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.67

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