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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.06, 1,378.68 and 579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.06, 1,378.68 and 579.45 is: 799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.06 : 1,378.68 = 579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.06/1,378.68 = 579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.06x = 1,378.68 × 579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.06x = 798,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,876.13/999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.63

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