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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.61, 1,379.46 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.61, 1,379.46 and 551.48 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.61 : 1,379.46 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.61/1,379.46 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.61x = 1,379.46 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.61x = 760,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,739.77/999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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