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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.19, 1,497.54 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.19, 1,497.54 and 634.08 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.19 : 1,497.54 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.19/1,497.54 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.19x = 1,497.54 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.19x = 949,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,568.16/999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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