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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.51, 1,501.98 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.51, 1,501.98 and 537.63 is: 807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.51 : 1,501.98 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.51/1,501.98 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.51x = 1,501.98 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.51x = 807,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,510.62/999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.90

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