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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.90, 1,379.91 and 606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.90, 1,379.91 and 606.69 is: 837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.90 : 1,379.91 = 606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.90/1,379.91 = 606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.90x = 1,379.91 × 606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.90x = 837,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,177.60/999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.26

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