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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.70, 1,498.86 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.70, 1,498.86 and 382.66 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.70 : 1,498.86 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.70/1,498.86 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.70x = 1,498.86 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.70x = 573,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,553.77/999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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