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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.95, 1,498.40 and 738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.95, 1,498.40 and 738.72 is: 1,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.95 : 1,498.40 = 738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.95/1,498.40 = 738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.95x = 1,498.40 × 738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.95x = 1,106,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,897.12/999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.96

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