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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.06, 1,378.64 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.06, 1,378.64 and 579.42 is: 799.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.06 : 1,378.64 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.06/1,378.64 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.06x = 1,378.64 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.06x = 798,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,808.69/999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.56

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