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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.35, 1,379.10 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.35, 1,379.10 and 557.28 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.35 : 1,379.10 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.35/1,379.10 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.35x = 1,379.10 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.35x = 768,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,544.85/999.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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