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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,378.53 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,378.53 and 579.30 is: 799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,378.53 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,378.53 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,378.53 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 798,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,582.43/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.44

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