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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.58, 1,496.52 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.58, 1,496.52 and 653.30 is: 978.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.58 : 1,496.52 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.58/1,496.52 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.58x = 1,496.52 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.58x = 977,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,676.52/999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.09

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