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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.13, 1,378.29 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.13, 1,378.29 and 579.46 is: 799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.13 : 1,378.29 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.13/1,378.29 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.13x = 1,378.29 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.13x = 798,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,663.92/999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.36

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