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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.66, 1,379.15 and 626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.66, 1,379.15 and 626.49 is: 864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.66 : 1,379.15 = 626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.66/1,379.15 = 626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.66x = 1,379.15 × 626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.66x = 864,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,023.68/999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.32

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