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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.14, 1,496.12 and 512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.14, 1,496.12 and 512.42 is: 767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.14 : 1,496.12 = 512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.14/1,496.12 = 512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.14x = 1,496.12 × 512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.14x = 766,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,641.81/999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.30

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