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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.14, 1,379.11 and 579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.14, 1,379.11 and 579.68 is: 800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.14 : 1,379.11 = 579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.14/1,379.11 = 579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.14x = 1,379.11 × 579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.14x = 799,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,441.49/999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.13

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