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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.03, 1,497.15 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.03, 1,497.15 and 633.60 is: 949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.03 : 1,497.15 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.03/1,497.15 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.03x = 1,497.15 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.03x = 948,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,594.24/999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.52

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