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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.92, 1,379.90 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.92, 1,379.90 and 606.70 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.92 : 1,379.90 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.92/1,379.90 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.92x = 1,379.90 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.92x = 837,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,185.33/999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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