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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.78, 1,499.16 and 589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.78, 1,499.16 and 589.05 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.78 : 1,499.16 = 589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.78/1,499.16 = 589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.78x = 1,499.16 × 589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.78x = 883,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,080.20/999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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