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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.78, 1,499.85 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.78, 1,499.85 and 422.34 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.78 : 1,499.85 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.78/1,499.85 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.78x = 1,499.85 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.78x = 633,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,446.65/999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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