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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.91, 1,499.34 and 537.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.91, 1,499.34 and 537.79 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.91 : 1,499.34 = 537.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.91/1,499.34 = 537.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.91x = 1,499.34 × 537.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.91x = 806,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,330.06/999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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