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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.05, 1,496.51 and 586.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.05, 1,496.51 and 586.95 is: 879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.05 : 1,496.51 = 586.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.05/1,496.51 = 586.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.05x = 1,496.51 × 586.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.05x = 878,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,376.54/999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.21

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