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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.57, 1,497.99 and 633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.57, 1,497.99 and 633.70 is: 949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.57 : 1,497.99 = 633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.57/1,497.99 = 633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.57x = 1,497.99 × 633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.57x = 949,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,276.95/999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.69

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