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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.16, 1,378.70 and 579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.16, 1,378.70 and 579.45 is: 799.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.16 : 1,378.70 = 579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.16/1,378.70 = 579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.16x = 1,378.70 × 579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.16x = 798,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,889.16/999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.56

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