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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.53, 1,379.36 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.53, 1,379.36 and 579.96 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.53 : 1,379.36 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.53/1,379.36 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.53x = 1,379.36 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.53x = 799,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,970.73/999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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