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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.92, 1,381.58 and 719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.92, 1,381.58 and 719.60 is: 994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.92 : 1,381.58 = 719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.92/1,381.58 = 719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.92x = 1,381.58 × 719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.92x = 994,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,184.97/999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.26

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