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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.06, 1,496.94 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.06, 1,496.94 and 613.50 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.06 : 1,496.94 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.06/1,496.94 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.06x = 1,496.94 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.06x = 918,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,372.69/999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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