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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.48, 1,498.87 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.48, 1,498.87 and 382.86 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.48 : 1,498.87 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.48/1,498.87 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.48x = 1,498.87 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.48x = 573,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,857.37/999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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