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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.12, 1,498.62 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.12, 1,498.62 and 421.92 is: 632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.12 : 1,498.62 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.12/1,498.62 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.12x = 1,498.62 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.12x = 632,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,297.75/999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.85

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