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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.51, 1,498.36 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.51, 1,498.36 and 566.37 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.51 : 1,498.36 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.51/1,498.36 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.51x = 1,498.36 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.51x = 848,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,622.38/999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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