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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,379.28 and 579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,379.28 and 579.71 is: 800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,379.28 = 579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,379.28 = 579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,379.28 × 579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 799,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,582.41/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.17

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