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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.77, 1,379.72 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.77, 1,379.72 and 551.63 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.77 : 1,379.72 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.77/1,379.72 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.77x = 1,379.72 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.77x = 761,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,099.77/999.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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