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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.90, 1,498.77 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.90, 1,498.77 and 512.28 is: 767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.90 : 1,498.77 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.90/1,498.77 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.90x = 1,498.77 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.90x = 767,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,789.90/999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.87

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