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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.75, 1,499.43 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.75, 1,499.43 and 383.46 is: 575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.75 : 1,499.43 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.75/1,499.43 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.75x = 1,499.43 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.75x = 574,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,971.43/999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.12

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