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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.65, 1,379.22 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.65, 1,379.22 and 606.80 is: 837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.65 : 1,379.22 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.65/1,379.22 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.65x = 1,379.22 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.65x = 836,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,910.70/999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.20

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