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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.39, 1,379.17 and 557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.39, 1,379.17 and 557.30 is: 769.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.39 : 1,379.17 = 557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.39/1,379.17 = 557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.39x = 1,379.17 × 557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.39x = 768,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,605.21/999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.07

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