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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.03, 1,498.95 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.03, 1,498.95 and 511.95 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.03 : 1,498.95 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.03/1,498.95 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.03x = 1,498.95 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.03x = 767,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,387.45/999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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