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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,497.83 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,497.83 and 382.79 is: 573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,497.83 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,497.83 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,497.83 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 573,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,344.94/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.78

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