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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.60, 1,382.04 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.60, 1,382.04 and 691.44 is: 955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.60 : 1,382.04 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.60/1,382.04 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.60x = 1,382.04 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.60x = 955,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,597.74/999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.98

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