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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.99, 1,497.57 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.99, 1,497.57 and 560.21 is: 838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.99 : 1,497.57 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.99/1,497.57 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.99x = 1,497.57 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.99x = 838,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,946.20/999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.95

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