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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.07, 1,495.77 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.07, 1,495.77 and 652.80 is: 977.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.07 : 1,495.77 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.07/1,495.77 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.07x = 1,495.77 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.07x = 976,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,438.66/999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.35

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