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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.71, 1,378.12 and 579.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.71, 1,378.12 and 579.07 is: 799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.71 : 1,378.12 = 579.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.71/1,378.12 = 579.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.71x = 1,378.12 × 579.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.71x = 798,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,027.95/998.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.06

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