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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.89, 1,499.79 and 383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.89, 1,499.79 and 383.89 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.89 : 1,499.79 = 383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.89/1,499.79 = 383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.89x = 1,499.79 × 383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.89x = 575,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,754.38/999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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