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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.19, 1,496.91 and 587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.19, 1,496.91 and 587.10 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.19 : 1,496.91 = 587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.19/1,496.91 = 587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.19x = 1,496.91 × 587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.19x = 878,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,828.38/999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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