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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.72, 1,499.34 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.72, 1,499.34 and 269.32 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.72 : 1,499.34 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.72/1,499.34 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.72x = 1,499.34 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.72x = 403,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,802.25/999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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