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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.96, 1,379.16 and 650.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.96, 1,379.16 and 650.04 is: 896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.96 : 1,379.16 = 650.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.96/1,379.16 = 650.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.96x = 1,379.16 × 650.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.96x = 896,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,509.17/999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.55

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