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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.79, 1,499.80 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.79, 1,499.80 and 384.02 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.79 : 1,499.80 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.79/1,499.80 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.79x = 1,499.80 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.79x = 575,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,953.20/999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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