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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.55, 1,379.39 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.55, 1,379.39 and 557.44 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.55 : 1,379.39 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.55/1,379.39 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.55x = 1,379.39 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.55x = 768,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,927.16/999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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