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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.76, 1,379.58 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.76, 1,379.58 and 606.76 is: 837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.76 : 1,379.58 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.76/1,379.58 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.76x = 1,379.58 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.76x = 837,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,073.96/999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.27

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