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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.12, 1,496.84 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.12, 1,496.84 and 613.60 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.12 : 1,496.84 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.12/1,496.84 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.12x = 1,496.84 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.12x = 918,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,461.02/999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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