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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.44, 1,379.42 and 579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.44, 1,379.42 and 579.88 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.44 : 1,379.42 = 579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.44/1,379.42 = 579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.44x = 1,379.42 × 579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.44x = 799,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,899.52/999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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