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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.02, 1,377.78 and 944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.02, 1,377.78 and 944.30 is: 1,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.02 : 1,377.78 = 944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.02/1,377.78 = 944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.02x = 1,377.78 × 944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.02x = 1,301,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,037.65/999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.31

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