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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.46, 1,379.10 and 579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.46, 1,379.10 and 579.83 is: 800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.46 : 1,379.10 = 579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.46/1,379.10 = 579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.46x = 1,379.10 × 579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.46x = 799,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,643.55/999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.08

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