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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,379.34 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,379.34 and 650.52 is: 897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,379.34 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,379.34 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,379.34 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 897,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,288.26/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.97

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