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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.84, 1,497.20 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.84, 1,497.20 and 613.92 is: 919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.84 : 1,497.20 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.84/1,497.20 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.84x = 1,497.20 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.84x = 919,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,161.02/999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.31

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