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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.01, 1,496.85 and 607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.01, 1,496.85 and 607.81 is: 910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.01 : 1,496.85 = 607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.01/1,496.85 = 607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.01x = 1,496.85 × 607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.01x = 909,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,800.40/999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.71

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