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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.65, 1,495.82 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.65, 1,495.82 and 608.22 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.65 : 1,495.82 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.65/1,495.82 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.65x = 1,495.82 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.65x = 909,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,784.60/999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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