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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.33, 1,380.06 and 650.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.33, 1,380.06 and 650.67 is: 898.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.33 : 1,380.06 = 650.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.33/1,380.06 = 650.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.33x = 1,380.06 × 650.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.33x = 897,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,963.64/999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.57

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