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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,499.91 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,499.91 and 479.68 is: 720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,499.91 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,499.91 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,499.91 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 719,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,476.83/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.02

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