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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.54, 1,379.30 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.54, 1,379.30 and 557.47 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.54 : 1,379.30 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.54/1,379.30 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.54x = 1,379.30 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.54x = 768,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,917.31/999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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