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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.99, 1,381.32 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.99, 1,381.32 and 804.24 is: 1,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.99 : 1,381.32 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.99/1,381.32 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.99x = 1,381.32 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.99x = 1,110,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,912.80/999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.92

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