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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.13, 1,378.74 and 579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.13, 1,378.74 and 579.45 is: 799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.13 : 1,378.74 = 579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.13/1,378.74 = 579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.13x = 1,378.74 × 579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.13x = 798,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,910.89/999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.61

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