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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.43, 1,379.24 and 579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.43, 1,379.24 and 579.81 is: 800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.43 : 1,379.24 = 579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.43/1,379.24 = 579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.43x = 1,379.24 × 579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.43x = 799,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,697.14/999.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.15

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