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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.87, 1,377.96 and 719.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.87, 1,377.96 and 719.63 is: 991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.87 : 1,377.96 = 719.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.87/1,377.96 = 719.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.87x = 1,377.96 × 719.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.87x = 991,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,614.47/999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.74

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