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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.63, 1,377.47 and 774.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.63, 1,377.47 and 774.21 is: 1,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.63 : 1,377.47 = 774.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.63/1,377.47 = 774.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.63x = 1,377.47 × 774.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.63x = 1,066,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,440.29/999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.84

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