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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.40, 1,499.10 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.40, 1,499.10 and 382.79 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.40 : 1,499.10 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.40/1,499.10 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.40x = 1,499.10 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.40x = 573,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,840.49/999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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