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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.08, 1,378.74 and 579.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.08, 1,378.74 and 579.41 is: 799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.08 : 1,378.74 = 579.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.08/1,378.74 = 579.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.08x = 1,378.74 × 579.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.08x = 798,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,848.85/999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.59

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