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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.40, 1,497.18 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.40, 1,497.18 and 565.24 is: 846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.40 : 1,497.18 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.40/1,497.18 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.40x = 1,497.18 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.40x = 846,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,266.02/999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.77

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