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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.43, 1,499.14 and 633.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.43, 1,499.14 and 633.45 is: 950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.43 : 1,499.14 = 633.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.43/1,499.14 = 633.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.43x = 1,499.14 × 633.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.43x = 949,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,624.00/999.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.17

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