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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.27, 1,498.91 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.27, 1,498.91 and 511.79 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.27 : 1,498.91 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.27/1,498.91 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.27x = 1,498.91 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.27x = 767,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,117.10/999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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