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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999, 1,498.86 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999, 1,498.86 and 486.36 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999 : 1,498.86 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999/1,498.86 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999x = 1,498.86 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999x = 728,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,985.55/999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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