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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.76, 1,380.30 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.76, 1,380.30 and 651.44 is: 899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.76 : 1,380.30 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.76/1,380.30 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.76x = 1,380.30 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.76x = 899,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,182.63/999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.40

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