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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.23, 1,499.54 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.23, 1,499.54 and 588.62 is: 883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.23 : 1,499.54 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.23/1,499.54 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.23x = 1,499.54 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.23x = 882,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,648.79/999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.33

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