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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.33, 1,497.09 and 804.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.33, 1,497.09 and 804.75 is: 1,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.33 : 1,497.09 = 804.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.33/1,497.09 = 804.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.33x = 1,497.09 × 804.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.33x = 1,204,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,783.18/999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.59

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