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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.90, 1,379.43 and 626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.90, 1,379.43 and 626.82 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.90 : 1,379.43 = 626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.90/1,379.43 = 626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.90x = 1,379.43 × 626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.90x = 864,654.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,654.31/999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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