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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.60, 1,498.78 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.60, 1,498.78 and 382.64 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.60 : 1,498.78 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.60/1,498.78 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.60x = 1,498.78 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.60x = 573,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,493.18/999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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