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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.82, 1,499.78 and 588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.82, 1,499.78 and 588.54 is: 882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.82 : 1,499.78 = 588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.82/1,499.78 = 588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.82x = 1,499.78 × 588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.82x = 882,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,680.52/999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.84

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