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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.55, 1,379.35 and 557.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.55, 1,379.35 and 557.45 is: 769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.55 : 1,379.35 = 557.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.55/1,379.35 = 557.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.55x = 1,379.35 × 557.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.55x = 768,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,918.66/999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.26

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