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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.22, 1,499.52 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.22, 1,499.52 and 512.62 is: 769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.22 : 1,499.52 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.22/1,499.52 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.22x = 1,499.52 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.22x = 768,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,683.94/999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.28

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