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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.76, 1,497.99 and 512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.76, 1,497.99 and 512.14 is: 767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.76 : 1,497.99 = 512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.76/1,497.99 = 512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.76x = 1,497.99 × 512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.76x = 767,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,180.60/999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.36

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