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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,498.26 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999, 1,498.26 and 582.26 is: 873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 1,498.26 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/1,498.26 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 1,498.26 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 872,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,371.56/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.24

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