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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,380.87 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,380.87 and 802.41 is: 1,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,380.87 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,380.87 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,380.87 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 1,108,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,023.90/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.87

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