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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.83, 1,499.35 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.83, 1,499.35 and 414.92 is: 622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.83 : 1,499.35 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.83/1,499.35 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.83x = 1,499.35 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.83x = 622,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,110.30/999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.22

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