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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.79, 1,499.88 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.79, 1,499.88 and 383.51 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.79 : 1,499.88 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.79/1,499.88 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.79x = 1,499.88 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.79x = 575,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,218.98/999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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