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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.38, 1,499.16 and 512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.38, 1,499.16 and 512.12 is: 768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.38 : 1,499.16 = 512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.38/1,499.16 = 512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.38x = 1,499.16 × 512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.38x = 767,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,749.82/999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.23

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