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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.27, 1,378.76 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.27, 1,378.76 and 579.60 is: 799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.27 : 1,378.76 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.27/1,378.76 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.27x = 1,378.76 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.27x = 799,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,126.40/999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.71

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