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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.16, 1,495.94 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.16, 1,495.94 and 511.16 is: 765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.16 : 1,495.94 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.16/1,495.94 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.16x = 1,495.94 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.16x = 764,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,664.69/999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.31

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