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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.93, 1,379.70 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.93, 1,379.70 and 606.90 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.93 : 1,379.70 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.93/1,379.70 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.93x = 1,379.70 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.93x = 837,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,339.93/999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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